Shampoo to prevent head lice

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Head louse infestation (pediculosis capitis); Infections and Infestations

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14615267
• Lead Sponsor: Oystershell NV

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-04-30
• Study Completion: 2015-08-30
• Last Update Posted: 2 November 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

1. Potential participants attending school with no upper age limit, although they must be the youngest qualifying member of the household
2. Potential participants who upon examination, are confirmed to be at risk of infestation with head lice
3. Potential participants who give written informed consent, or if the participant is under 16 years of age whose parent/guardian gives written informed consent to participate in the study
4. Potential participants who will be available for home visits by MEC study team members over the 13 weeks of the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Potential participants with a known sensitivity to sesame, sesame oil, any of the ingredients in Elimax shampoo, Elimax lotion or the placebo shampoo preparations
2. Potential participants with a secondary bacterial infection of the scalp (e.g. impetigo) or who have a long term scalp condition (e.g. psoriasis of the scalp)
3. Pregnant or nursing mothers
4. Potential participants who have participated in another clinical study within 1 month before entry to this study
5. Potential participants who have already participated in this clinical study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified